2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 502 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Defender | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3678 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |